Book Reviews

Closing down 2015

November 5, 2015
The publishing industry is planning a strong finish for 2015 with a cavalcade of new titles from some heavy hitters as well as some new voices. Here are few books to be published this fall . . . read more »

2015 Summer Reads

August 17, 2015
Looking for an engrossing, entertaining or fluffy summer read? Check out some of the titles our patrons have recommended below. Some new, some old, some poignant, others pure entertainment, all noteworthy.   “The Meaning of . . . read more »

Staff Summer Picks 2015

July 15, 2015
Take a look at what the Southwest Harbor Librarians are reading, and share with us the titles you have been enjoying this summer.   ~Janet~ “Testament of Youth” by Vera Brittain This book is an . . . read more »

Staff & Patron Favorites, Winter 2015

March 28, 2015
  PATRON SUGGESTIONS A Bad Character / Deepti Kapoor From Goodreads: “She is twenty, restless in New Delhi. Her mother has died; her father has left for Singapore. He is a few years older, just back . . . read more »

Lists, Wonderful Lists!

December 31, 2014
Oh, it is list time, my favorite time of year for readers’ advisory! I’m including a few of the SWHPL Staff and Patron’s favorites of the past year, and to round it all out, I’ve . . . read more »

Thankful for books

November 20, 2014
Which books or authors are you thankful for? Has a book ever helped you get through a tough time, or bring perspective or inspiration into your life? Below are list of personal favorites as well . . . read more »

Book Club Summer 2014 reads

October 22, 2014
Each June our book club takes a break to enjoy the brief but lovely Maine summer and indulge in 3 months of reading whatever we want. Our September meeting ends up as a recap on . . . read more »

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